The average train between Perth and Edinburgh takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Perth to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Perth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Perth to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Perth to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Perth and Edinburgh is 51.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.
